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2018 COMPETITIONS

Welcome from the President

Competitions are the heart of the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) as they encourage exhibitors to strive to produce the best of the best year in year out.

The state’s largest annual event has seen competitors rewarded and recognised for their skill, hard work and dedication since 1876.

In 2017, as Ekka celebrated its 140th anniversary, Queensland’s premier competition event attracted 21,000 entries across 13,000 classes in 48 competition sections.

More than 4,100 exhibitors competed for their chance to take home a coveted blue ribbon and share in a prize pool of more than $565,000. This included 1,378 new competitors.

Our competitions continue to grow in popularity each year. Last year saw a record 2,889 entries received in the beef sections, while Woodchop and Sawing entries reached 2,000 for the very first time - an increase of 30 per cent on 2016.

Painting and Drawing, Pisciculture, Poultry, Quilts Across Queensland, Sculpture, Bush Poetry and Wool also enjoyed increases in entries.

Some of our competitions were even recognised at the 2017 International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Awards, which represents more than 1,100 fairs around the world.

The RNA received a total of 19 international awards for excellence, six of those for our competitions, with Woodchop and Sawing, Paddock to Palate and Pisciculture among those recognised.

For 143 years, the RNA has been dedicated to celebrating and championing agriculture and the critical role it plays in the everyday lives of Queenslanders.

The RNA is honoured to stage the Ekka, the people’s show, on behalf of the community each year, showcasing the best of the best to an average of around 400,000 people.

Good luck and we look forward to seeing your high quality entries at the 2018 Royal Queensland Show.

David ThomasRNA President

Competition 2017 Entries

1. Canine 2,295 2. Horse 2,2673. Woodchop & Sawing 2,0154. Poultry 1,6895. Stud Beef 1,284 6. Photography 1,2407. Creative Art and Craft 9798. Painting & Drawing 9659. Cookery 93710. Education on Show 854

Top 10 Competitions in 2017

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LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE TO ANIMALS WITHDRAWN AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES

141st ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW

FRIDAY 10th – SUNDAY 19th AUGUST 2018

ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION

Conducted under the rules of Canine Control Council (Queensland) Ltd

Council Steward Mr Lionel Blumel

Honorary Council Stewards Mr Michael Yates, Mrs Sharon Munro

APPLICATIONS TO ENTER CLOSE Monday 25th June 2018 at 5.00pm (includes Baby Puppy entries & registrations) NO EXTENSIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS DATE

Online Non Online ENTRY FEES RNA Members $20.00 $25.00

Non-Members $25.00 $30.00

Obedience, Agility and Dances with Dogs $20.00 $25.00

All Sweepstakes $20.00 $25.00

Greyhound Sweepstakes Registration forms are available online http://www.greyhoundstakes.com/Entry.html

** Discounted fees for entry into both Royal Qld Show classes & Feature Utility Show **

Online Non Online **RNA Members $30.00 $35.00

**Non-Members $35.00 $40.00

JUDGING Friday 10th August to Sunday 19th August 2018

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE OF EXHIBITS

Judging all classes: The Avenues - Building 10, 11 and Expo Place Exhibitors can enter & exit the Canine Competition via Gate 2a on St Paul’s Terrace. Conformation entries will need to be benched by 8:45am daily and must remain on exhibition until 4:30pm.

http://www.greyhoundstakes.com/Entry.html

LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED PRIZES AND PRIZE MONEY SUBJECT TO CHANGE

NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE TO ANIMALS WITHDRAWN AFTER CLOSE OF ENTRIES

** ATTENTION ALL EXHIBITORS PLEASE NOTE **

• Please review NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS and GENERAL CANINE REGULATIONS • The Feature Utility Dogs Show will be conducted in addition to Royal Queensland Show classes. Judging to take place Tuesday 14th August commencing not before 9:00am.

• Cocker Spaniel In recognition of the 18th National Cocker Spaniel Championship hosted by Qld. the Cocker Spaniel colours will be split into solid and roan for judging in each class as follows:

a) Judging the solid in the class first, selecting three in no particular order

b) Followed by Judging the roan class, selecting three in no particular order

c) From the three solid and three roans the judge will award, first, second, third in the class.

• Junior Handlers are now required to complete an entry form prior to the close of entries. Please see the regulations for more information.

• Dances with Dogs - Class 409 Rookie Class attracts no entry fee • Allocated Competitor Passes will be emailed to exhibitors in July. • Extra Competitor Passes are available for purchase at time of entry.

• Please ensure your mailing and email address is kept up to date. For more information, refer to the General Rules and Acceptance of Entries or contact the Competitions Department.

The official photographer for 2018 is Ingrid Matschke Photography. Please order and pay for your photos directly through her website www.ingridmatschkephotos.com

http://www.ingridmatschkephotos.com/

SPONSORED BY

The RNA wishes to thank the following sponsors who have contributed towards prize money, prizes or product of the CANINE Competition

Aaron Spinks Adbesare Kennels Alaskan Malamute & Siberian Husky Social Club

Queensland American Staffordshire Terrier Club of Queensland

Inc. Andrew Ness Anne and Laurie Becke Anonymous – ‘An Admirer of the Samoyed Breed’ Basenji Breed Network Queensland (BBNQ) Bedlington Terrier Association Queensland Black Hawk Carol and David Benson Combined Obedience Clubs of South East

Queensland Dogs Queensland Dr Vicki and Mr Greg Knopke English Springer Spaniel Association of Queensland Flat Coated Retriever Association of Victoria German Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland Great Dane Society of Queensland Inc. Guide Dogs Queensland

Ingrid Matschke Photography Khingsahl Rottweilers Leonard Reddie Matrak Huskies Plush Puppy Queensland Afghan Hound Association Racing Queensland Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Queensland

Ronganridge Sandra Mundt Seasidepak Kennels Staffordshire Bull Terrier Club of Queensland The Baldwin Memorial Prize The Brittain Memorial Prize The Cattle Dog & Kelpie Club of Queensland Inc. The Chihuahua Club of Queensland The Poodle Club of Queensland Top Dog (Dog News Australia) Toy Dog Club of Queensland West Highland White Terrier Club of Queensland Winterspell Kennels

If you are interested in becoming a Sponsor of the Canine Competition please contact Competition Sponsorship | E: [email protected] | T: 07 3253 3935

2018 ROYAL QUEENSLAND SHOW CHAMPIONSHIP CANINE COMPETITION JUDGING TIMETABLE FOR CANINE

FRIDAY 10th AUGUST JUDGING GROUP 5 – WORKING DOGS

Mrs Liliane Stojkovic – Macedonia RING 1

Mr. Carlos Flaquer – Brazil RING 2

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael) Australian Shepherd

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois) Bearded Collie

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois) Norwegian Buhund

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren) Bouvier Des Flandres

Bergamasco Shepherd Dog Border Collie

Dutch Shepherd Dog Old English Sheepdog

Collie (Rough) Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Collie (Smooth) Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

Finnish Lapphund Icelandic Sheepdog

German Shepherd Dog

German Shepherd Dog (LSC)

Komondor

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Puli

Pumi

Kuvasz

Maremma Sheepdog

Pyrenean Sheepdog Longhaired

Shetland Sheepdog

Swedish Lapphund

Swedish Vallhund

Tatra Shepherd Dog

White Swiss Shepherd Dog

Australian Cattle Dog

Australian Kelpie

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Briard

Group 5 Specials

OBEDIENCE JUDGING

Mrs. Laura Schimke

Obedience Working Dog (UD)

Obedience Working Dog Excellent (UDX)


SATURDAY 11th AUGUST JUDGING GROUP 4 – HOUNDS

Ms. Peggy Gutierrez-Otero – Mexico RING 1

Mr. Alvaro Salazar Castro - Costa Rica RING 2

Judge TBA ONE RING

Basset Fauvre de Bretagne Bloodhound Luncheon Break – Junior Handlers

Basset Hound Bluetick Coonhound

Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen Portuguese Podengo (Large Smooth Haired)

Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Portuguese Podengo (Large Wire Haired)

Dachshund (Long) Portuguese Podengo (Medium Smooth Haired)

Dachshund (Miniature Long) Portuguese Podengo (Medium Wire Haired)

Dachshund (Miniature Smooth) Portuguese Podengo (Small Smooth Haired)

Dachshund (Miniature Wire) Portuguese Podengo (Small Wire Haired)

Dachshund (Smooth) Black and Tan Coonhound

Dachshund (Wire) Deerhound

Beagle Foxhound

Hamiltonstovare

Harrier

Ibizan Hound

Irish Wolfhound

Afghan Hound

Azawakh

Borzoi

Finnish Spitz

Greyhound

Norwegian Elkhound

Otterhound

Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large)

Peruvian Hairless Dog (Medium)

Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small)

Pharaoh Hound

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Saluki

Sloughi

Basenji

Whippet

Group 4 Specials


SUNDAY 12th AUGUST JUDGING GROUP 3 – GUNDOGS



John Palmer – Australia RING 2 from 12pm

Bracco Italiano Clumber Spaniel Luncheon Break –Greyhound Sweepstakes

Brittany Cocker Spaniel

Cocker Spaniel American Field Spaniel

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Gordon Setter

Golden Retriever Irish Red and White Setter

Hungarian Vizsla Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla Sussex Spaniel

Italian Spinone Labrador Retriever

Curly Coated Retriever Irish Water Spaniel

Lagotto Romagnolo

Large Munsterlander

Welsh Springer Spaniel

Weimaraner

Weimaraner (Longhair)

English Setter

English Springer Spaniel

Flat Coated Retriever

German Shorthaired Pointer

German Wirehaired Pointer

Irish Setter

Pointer

Group 3 Specials


MONDAY 13th AUGUST JUDGING GROUP 6 – UTILITY

Mrs Liliane Stojkovic – Macedonia RING1


Bullmastiff Dobermann

Mastiff German Pinscher

Neapolitan Mastiff Leonberger

Pyrenean Mastiff Boxer

Spanish Mastiff Canadian Eskimo Dog

Tibetan Mastiff Newfoundland

Dogue De Bordeaux Portuguese Water Dog

Cane Corso Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Akita Rottweiler

Akita Japanese Russian Black Terrier

Alaskan Malamute Samoyed

Anatolian Shepherd Dog Shiba Inu

Bernese Mountain Dog Siberian Husky

Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Estrela Mountain Dog

Schnauzer

Schnauzer (Giant)

Schnauzer (Miniature)

St Bernard

Group 6 Specials

OBEDIENCE JUDGING

Mrs. Lisa Kaddatz

Obedience Companion Dog (CD)

Obedience Companion Dog Excellent (CDX)


TUESDAY 14th AUGUST JUDGING FEATURE GROUP 6 – UTILITY



Mr. Alvaro Salazar Castro – Costa Rica First Available Ring

Boxer Bullmastiff Akita

German Pinscher Mastiff Akita Japanese

Leonberger Neapolitan Mastiff Alaskan Malamute

Canadian Eskimo Dog Pyrenean Mastiff Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Newfoundland Spanish Mastiff Bernese Mountain Dog

Portuguese Water Dog Tibetan Mastiff Central Asian Shepherd Dog

Pyrenean Mountain Dog Cane Corso Estrela Mountain Dog

Russian Black Terrier Dogue De Bordeaux Schnauzer

Samoyed Schnauzer (Giant)

Shiba Inu Schnauzer (Miniature)

Siberian Husky St Bernard

Dobermann Rottweiler

Group 6 Specials


WEDNESDAY 15th AUGUST JUDGING GROUP 1 – TOYS


Mr. Alvaro Salazar Castro – Costa Rica RING 2

Lunchtime

Griffon Bruxellois Affenpinscher Grand Parade

Australian Silky Terrier Bichon Frise

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel English Toy Terrier (Black and Tan)

King Charles Spaniel Miniature Pinscher

Russian Toy (Smooth Haired) Yorkshire Terrier

Russian Toy (Long Haired) Chihuahua (Long Coat)

Chinese Crested Dog Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

Coton De Tulear Lowchen

Japanese Chin Maltese

Havanese Pekingese

Papillon Pug

Pomeranian Italian Greyhound

Tibetan Spaniel

Group 1 Specials


THURSDAY 16th AUGUST JUDGING GROUP 7 – NON SPORTING

Ms. Peggy Gutierrez-Otero –

Mexico RING 1

Mr. Carlos Flaquer – Brazil

RING 2

Boston Terrier British Bulldog

Dalmatian Canaan Dog

Great Dane Eurasier

Chow Chow Keeshond

German Spitz (Klein) Lhasa Apso

German Spitz (Mittel) Schipperke

Japanese Spitz Shih Tzu

Poodle (Miniature) Tibetan Terrier

Poodle (Standard) French Bulldog

Poodle (Toy) Shar Pei

Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog (Intermediate)

Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog (Miniature)

Xoloitzcuintle Hairless Dog (Standard)

Group 7 Specials


FRIDAY 17th AUGUST JUDGING GROUP 2 – TERRIERS

Ms. Peggy Gutierrez-Otero –

Mexico RING 1

Mr. Alvaro Salazar Castro – Costa Rica

RING 2

Fox Terrier (Smooth) American Staffordshire Terrier

Fox Terrier (Wire) Australian Terrier

Glen of Imaal Terrier Bull Terrier

Irish Terrier Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Jack Russell Terrier Cairn Terrier

Kerry Blue Terrier German Hunting Terrier

Lakeland Terrier Manchester Terrier

Norfolk Terrier Scottish Terrier

Norwich Terrier Sealyham Terrier

Parson Russell Terrier Skye Terrier

Tenterfield Terrier Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Welsh Terrier Staffordshire Bull Terrier

West Highland White Terrier American Hairless Terrier

Airedale Terrier

Bedlington Terrier

Border Terrier

Chesky Terrier

Dandie Dinmont Terrier

Group 2 Specials

SATURDAY 18th AUGUST PLUSH PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES AND GENERAL SPECIALS

Miss. Pauline Suhr – (NSW)

RING 1

Mrs. Stefanie Smith – (NSW)

RING 2

Mr. Carlos Flaquer – Brazil After Sweepstakes

ONE RING

Puppy Sweepstakes Baby Puppy Sweepstakes

Intermediate Sweepstakes Junior Sweepstakes

Champion Sweepstakes Non-Champion Sweepstakes

Veteran Sweepstakes Open Sweepstakes

Neuter Sweepstakes

General Specials


SUNDAY 19th AUGUST – ALL SPORTS

RALLY OBEDIENCE DANCES WITH DOGS AGILITY JUMPING

Mrs. Kay Hutt (QLD) RING 1

Mrs. Barbara Murfet (QLD) Ms. Gaybrielle Westmore

(QLD) Mrs. Vyvyian Mannion (QLD)

Ms. Moira Bruce (QLD) Ms. Moira Bruce (QLD)

After Rally Obeidience After Dances With Dogs After Agility

Novice

Advanced Rally A

Advanced Rally B

Excellent Rally A

Excellent Rally B

Masters

Heelwork to Music Starter

Heelwork to Music Novice

Heelwork to Music Intermediate

Heelwork to Music Advanced

Freestyle Starter

Freestyle Novice

Freestyle Intermediate

Freestyle Advanced

Rookie Classes

Novice (AD)

Excellent (ADX)

Open (ADO)

Master (ADM)

Novice (JD)

Excellent (JDX)

Open (JDO)

Master (JDM)

Novice (JD)


Mrs Liliane Stojkovic (Macedonia) Judging: Parts of Group 1, 3, 5, 6, 6 Feature & RNA Group Specials Liliane Stojkovic has been a French breeder of Siberian husky dogs under the affix “Morava Valley” since 1987 and has been Best Breed of France from 1999 to 2015 under the patronage of the French Centrale Canine. Liliane has been a kennel judge for the Macedonian Kennel Association since 2005 and an ALL ROUND judge since 2016. She has been invited to judge around the world (Belgium, Russia, France, Macedonia, Italy, San Marino) since 2007 and has judged for one of the biggest international exhibitions - EUROASIA in Moscow in 2010.

Mr Alvaro Salazar Castro (Costa Rica) Judging: Parts of Group 1, 2, 6 Feature & RNA Group Specials Alvaro Salazar Castro began breeding Terriers in the late 80’s and before moving to breeding Boxers, Miniature Pinscher, Doberman, Miniature Schnauzer and American Staffordshire Terrier. He has judged all breeds as well as specialised breeds for 7 years, often for the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI). He has judged at many international events including Mexico, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, Cuba, Brazil and now, Australia. As an active a member of the Asociación Canófila Costarricense (Costa Rica Kennel Club) for over 10 years, Mr Castro has also held several positions on the Board of directors.

Mr Carlos Flaquer (Brazil) Judging: Parts of Group 5, 3, 6, 7 & 6 Feature, General Specials Carlos Flaquer is a Veterinarian specialising in giant breeds general and orthopaedic surgery and he is also an expert in legal veterinary medicine. Dr Flaquer is the owner of the Chaputepek Mastiffs Kennel in Brazil, where since 1975 he became the Best Mastiff Breeder in Brazil, winning every year straight since 1996. He is the first and only Latin American Breeder to be invited to and win titles at the Mastiff Club of America, where in its second year of competition he obtained the title ‘Best of Winners and second runner up Breeders Cup’ for his group of dogs. Dr Flaquer is also the first Brazilian breeder to have won the ‘Best of Breed by Exhibitor’ at the Eukanuba Cup 2004 and first Brazilian breeder/owner to be an American Champion and three World Champion Dogs (2004, 2007, 2011, 2012) and the breeder of the best mastiff in the Eurodogshow in France in 2013. All the animals were bred by Dr Flaquer’s kennel Chaputepek Kennel. Dr Flaquer is the Founder and President of the Mastiff Club of Brazil (1998-2013). He has been a judge of the Mastiff breed in Brazil (CBKC) associated with the (FCI) Federaacion Cinologique de Cinofilia Belgium since 2000. As a CBKC, the Brazilian Kennel Club and FCI Federacion Cinologique de Cinofilia he is not only a Mastiff judge, but obtained his ‘All Breeds Judge’ specialising in Mollosers of the Working Group Breeds and Terrier Group. He continues to be invited for judging all over Brazil and also in Mexico, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala and the USA (judge at the Mastiff Club of America 2010).

Ms Peggy Gutierrez-Otero (Mexico) Judging: Part of Group 2, 4, 5, 7 & RNA Group Specials Born into a dog loving family (father, mother and a twin sister), since childhood Peggy Gutierrez-Otero has been involved in breeding, showing and taking care of family dogs, mainly at the time, Cocker Spaniels and wire-haired Fox Terriers, showing family dogs and competing in Junior showmanships for many years. Later on, the family started to breed Dalmatians and in 1962 changed their residence to Mexico, bringing with them a Dalmatian and an Am Cocker Spaniel. At the beginning of the 70’s they started breeding Basset Hounds, doing so for over 35 years. At the beginning of the 80s they also had Whippets for about 10 years. Ten years ago, Ms Gutierrez-Otero started to breed Miniature Wire Dachshunds. Ms Gutierrez-Otero has belonged to the Mexican Kennel Club (Federacion Canofila Mexicana) since the early 60s. She was president of the Mexican Basset Hound Club during the 80s. At the moment she also belongs to the Basset Hound Club of America and the Dachshund Club of America. She was a ring steward for many years and has been an F.C.I. International all-breed judge for more than 28 years, starting judging overseas in 1989. Ms Gutierrez-Otero has judged all-breed shows as well as breed specialties in most of the countries of the American continent, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Japan, Russia, Ireland and South Africa and she judged the Wire variety at the Dachshund National in 2015 in the USA.

Miss Pauline Suhr (New South Wales) Judging: Sweepstakes Pauline Suhr’s first involvement in the sport of dogs was with the purchase of a Labrador Retriever in 1969. While it was not a show dog, Pauline attended a local Parade and was introduced into the world of pedigree dog breeding and showing. Pauline has bred and showed Labradors under the Khajah prefix with a high degree of success until the 1990s. She has also campaigned Jack Russell Terriers and Siberian Huskies. Pauline’s involvement in club administration began in 1972 and her roles have included Secretary of the Combined Northern Canine Committee, President of The Lake District Kennel Club and Newcastle Toy and All Breeds Kennel Club, Secretary for the Singleton Agricultural Society Dog Section and Breed Historian for The Labrador Retriever Club of NSW. Pauline is called upon regularly to be the DogsNSW (ANKC) Representative at Championship Shows. Pauline began judging in 1989 when she attained her License for Labrador Retrievers and in 2000 became an All Breeds Judge of the Australian National Kennel Council, licensed to judge All Breeds and Best in Show. She has enjoyed judging assignments extensively in Australia and New Zealand as well as many prestigious shows internationally, both at Specialty and All Breeds level and has judged on all continents, except Antarctica! Mrs Stefanie Smith (New South Wales) Judging: Sweepstakes Stefanie Smith has been involved in the dog world since 1958, initially with two very mediocre Australian Terriers who were great dogs to learn from. She used to ‘borrow’ as many breeds as she could to show in Child Handlers (now Junior Handlers). In 1967 she acquired her first Chihuahua and was hooked. Stefanie has had Chihuahuas ever since, breeding and showing under the Mexicatl prefix. Having dabbled in many other breeds over the years, Bichon Frise, Min Pins, Chihuahuas (long and smooth) Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Chinese Crested Dogs, Australian Terriers, Border Collies, Bearded Collies, German Shepherds and Shih Tzu, her true loyalty is to her beloved Chis. Stefanie has been an ANKC All Breeds Judge since 1980 and has judged in all states of Australia and also in New Zealand, Taiwan and the Philippines.

Mrs Kay Hutt (Queensland) Judging: Rally Obedience Competition Kay Hutt has been a member of Dogs Queensland since 2005. Kay has a keen interest in the dog world and has been judging Rally O for the last couple of years in Queensland. She is a member of the Caboolture Sports Dog Club where she is an active committee member. Kay has competed in Rally O, Obedience, Agility, Endurance and obtained many titles with her German Shorthaired Pointers and Cocker Spaniels. These titles include RN, RA, RE, RAE, CCD, AD, ET, JD, JDX and GD. She also shows her dogs at conformation shows where they have won best in shows and multiple wins in group and show. Kay currently owns three German Shorthaired Pointers and four Cocker Spaniels.

Mrs Laura Schimke (Queensland) Judging: Obedience Utility Dog (UD) and Obedience Utility Dog Excellent (UDX) Laura Schimke first became involved with dogs at a very young age, going to all the dog competitions with her father. The family bred German Shepherds from 1978 to 1992. She commenced training her first GSD in 1993 at the age of 13 and gained her CD title in 1993, CDX title in 1994 and obtained a UD title in 2000. Laura has since trained other GSD’s to different levels in Obedience, Rally O and Agility/Jumpers/ Games and is currently trialling an Australian Shepherd in Jumpers. At the age of 13 she became the youngest instructor at Logan All Breeds Dog Obedience Club Inc, instructing all levels from Puppy to Trialling Class. She has also held various positions within the club ranging from Vice-President, Secretary, Trial Secretary, 2 O/C Trainer, Head Agility Instructor, Demonstration Instructor and Committee Representative just to name a few. Laura has also been a steward at the Ekka for more than 15 years, resulting in being presented with a RNA Long Service Badge. In 1998, Laura was accepted on the Judges Trainee Panel, making her one of the youngest trainee judges in Australia. She was accepted on the Agility Training Panel in 2005 and elevated to full Status (Agility, Jumpers and Games) in 2007. Laura has judged in many places across Australia and she has also judged Agility and Jumpers in Malaysia.

Lisa Kaddatz (Queensland) Judging: Obedience Companion Dog (CD) and Obedience Companion Dog Excellent (CDX) Lisa joined the Gold Coast Dog Obedience Training Club Inc in 1990 to train her first dog Jemma (a BC x) and started agility training the following year. She achieved AD - the only title available at that time. She is a breeder of Border Collies under the prefix Agislepaws, with many competing around Australia. Lisa currently has five Border Collies, three of which are competing. She has titled two of her BCs to ANKC Agility Champion status as well as obtaining every ANKC agility/jumping and games titles with them. Lisa has been chief instructor of agility at Gold Coast DOTC for around 20 years, teaching weekly. She has also been agility trial secretary, is a life member of GCDOTC and has her own agility school, Agilepaws. Lisa has judged agility at various Royal shows around Australia, as well as judging at some of the Agility Nationals. She is a member of the Dogs Queensland Agility Committee, Dogs Queensland Dog Sports Committee and is now on the ANKC Agility Committee as the Queensland representative. Lisa has competed at all except one of the ANKC Agility Nationals and has represented Queensland at four of the recent Nationals. Her dogs have made finals at States and Nationals and have also won Royal events.

Ms Gay Westmore (Queensland) Judging: Dances with Dogs Competition Gay Westmore has been involved in obedience training and trialling since 1980. She was first introduced to Dances with Dogs (DWD) through a workshop with Mary Ray (UK) in 2006. She began working in DWD with her Golden Retriever, who went on to gain ADVANCEd Heelwork to Music and ADVANCEd Freestyle titles, as well as her UD. Ms Westmore initiated discussions leading to the formation of the Dances with Dogs Club Queensland in 2009, the same year in which DWD commenced as an ANKC accredited sport. She was President of the club from 2009 to 2015 inclusive and is currently Club Secretary. She has been a DWD judge since the inauguration of the sport in 2009. Ms Westmore currently competes with three Kelpies in Obedience, Rally O and DWD, having taken her dogs through to ADVANCEd and Championship levels in both Freestyle and HTM. She was also awarded the 2016 Heelwork to Music Dog of the Year. Mrs Barbara Murfet (Queensland) Judging: Dances with Dogs Competition

Barbara Murfet is a respected Obedience, Rally Obedience, Agility and Dances with Dogs (DWD) judge, with international experience. She was appointed Councillor of Dogs Queensland in 2007, of which she has been a member of since 1976. She was elected Director in 2013 and again in 2015.

Mrs Murfet has been stewarding at the RNA for more than 23 years and was presented with a Long Service Badge. Earning the title of Chief Steward, her stewarding has included being the coordinator for dog sports activities. She has also judged at the Ekka many times over the years.

Mrs Murfet’s other roles include Chairperson of the Dogs Queensland Dog Sports Committee covering the disciplines of Agility, Obedience, Rally Obedience, Endurance, Tracking, Track and Search, Herding, Lure Coursing and DWD and she has been the Chairperson of the ANKC National Dances with Dogs Committee since 2009. Over many years, she has shown and trialled Irish, English and Gordon Setters and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Ms Vyvyan Mannion (Queensland) Judging: Dances with Dog Competition

Vyvyan Mannion first became involved in the dog world in 1983, when she attended obedience classes conducted by Murrumba Dog Obedience Club - now known as Caboolture Dog Sports Obedience Club.

It wasn’t long before she became an Instructor and Committee Member at the club and in 1997 she applied and was accepted as a Trainee Obedience judge, attaining licences to not only judge Novice to UDX obedience but also Endurance Tests and Dances with Dogs (DWD).

Retiring to Nanango saw Ms Mannion become involved with the local Kennel Club, where she was appointed Club Secretary in 2006. She has gained numerous titles competing with her dogs in Obedience, ETs, DWD and Rally O and is currently training to be a Rally O Judge.

Ms Mannion has judged at competitions in south-east Queensland, along Queensland’s coastline, in country New South Wales, at the Ekka (Obedience and DWD) and in the Northern Territory. This year marks 20 years in Obedience judging for Ms Mannion.

Ms Moira Bruce (Queensland) Judging: Agility and Jumping For as long as she can remember dogs have been a huge part of Moira’s life. At around 12 years old she saw an agility demonstration at a local Pet Expo and from that moment it became her goal to one day get a chocolate Border Collie and take part in such an incredible team sport. Moira got her chocolate Border Collie “Fly” in 2006 and has been a member of Dogs Queensland since then. She has been heavily involved in Agility over the years and has also competed in Conformation Showing, Rally O and Obedience – titling her dogs in all these disciplines.

Moira is proud of her results as an agility handler and the success of her dogs. Her dogs have placed in the top 10 South East QLD Agility and Jumping Dog of the Year 6 times since 2010, and have placed in both State and National events.

She is always looking to further her knowledge and skills in agility. She attends courses and keeps up to date with the latest handling techniques and course design and is always happy to pass on her knowledge and has instructed agility for many years at her local ANKC clubs. She has also assisted the Border Collie Club of QLD to organise the dog sports events at the 2016 4th Border Collie Nationals.

In 2015 she decided to become an Agility Judge and has judged at many competitions locally and has travelled interstate for numerous judging appointments. She feels that judging is an incredible experience; being able to develop a course and then stand in the middle judging the skills and teamwork of the dogs and handlers.

Moira has competed at the Royal Brisbane Show many times over the years with her own dogs and is now looking forward to judging at such a fabulous event where handlers can showcase their beautiful dogs across all the disciplines. She wishes all the best to everyone competing this year.

Mr John Palmer (New South Wales) Judging: Racing Queensland – Greyhound Sweepstakes

John Palmer has been showing dogs since 1975. His first involvement was with Boxers and he started showing Afghan Hounds in 1981. John has been involved with other breeds, such as American Cocker Spaniels, Pugs, English Cocker Spaniels, Miniature Poodles and he has handled German Shorthair Pointers and Weimaraners with great success.

John has mainly been involved with Greyhounds, since importing the first Greyhounds from America in 1987 from the famous Huzzah Kennels. His Greyhounds have enjoyed enormous success with Champions and BIS winners around the world. John also has Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, though rarely shown here they have enjoyed Group and BIS wins in the USA.

John has been judging since 1993 with his first group being Hounds, attaining his All Breeds Status in 2010. He has also been honored to judge the Greyhound club shows in America, Sweden and Norway. John has officiated at Dog of the Year events in Sydney and most recently Dog of the Year in Auckland and South Africa. He has been fortunate to judge in many countries including Sweden, Norway, Japan, New Zealand, the USA and Thailand, with upcoming appointments in Malaysia and China.

JUDGE TO BE CONFIRMED - RNA Junior Handler The RNA reserves the right at all times at its absolute discretion without assigning any reason to: (a) substitute a Judge when necessary; (b) re-allocate Judging days for a particular breed. (c) if entries numbers require an extra Judge, appoint an additional Judge if necessary. Notification of any changes will be posted on the Royal Queensland Show website (http://www.ekka.com.au

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GENERAL REGULATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE OF ENTRIES

Judging will be performed by a panel of Judges appointed by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland conducted under the rules of Canine Control Council (Queensland) Ltd. The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the fact that entries are accepted subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Act 1971, and to the Rules, By-Laws and Regulations of the Association, and also conducted under the Rules of the Canine Control Council (Queensland) Ltd. This also is in addition to the Special Regulations which appear in this schedule applicable to the Canine Section. Copies of the Rules and By-Laws may be obtained upon application to the Competitions Department. No refunds (entry or car parking) will be made after close of entry.

NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS The 2018 Royal Queensland Show Championship Canine Competition is conducted under the rules of Canine Control Council (Queensland) Ltd. Entries for 2018 can be made either on the Application to Enter Form or online at www.ekka.com.au. Entries submitted other than on the correct form or online will be returned to the Exhibitor and, unless all requirements are complied with and the form is returned to the office by 5.00pm on the Application to Enter closing date, as shown in the Schedule, they will not be considered. Please ensure that the entry form is read and understood before signed by the exhibitor or parent/guardian. As a condition for acceptance of my entry: Neither myself or the handler of my exhibit/s will indulge in any social, professional or other interaction with an official or judge contracted or sub-contracted by the RNA before or during the Royal Queensland Show. The Brisbane Showgrounds is subject to a Special Facility License issued under the Liquor Act 1992 and strict laws related to the consumption and possession of liquor across the Brisbane Showgrounds site. The consumption or possession of liquor outside of the licensed bar areas is not authorised by the RNA and in many cases may be an offence for which on the spot fines can be issued by Police and Liquor Licensing Investigators. Alcohol is not permitted in the benching and marshalling areas under any circumstances.

PRIVACY STATEMENT You can be assured that the privacy of your personal information is of the utmost importance to us. The information provided by you in any application for membership or application to enter is used by the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) to offer member services or to organise and conduct competitions at the Royal Queensland Show. By applying for membership or entering such competitions you consent to provide such details as your name, address and exhibit details. Competition information may be made available to the media, event sponsors and included in RNA publications. By providing your email address you are consenting to receive communications from the RNA relating to the Royal Queensland Show.

Your information will not be disclosed without your consent for any other purpose unless required by the law. For full privacy details visit http://www.rna.org.au/privacy-policy.aspx You may request access to your information and request that our records of that information be corrected by contacting our Privacy Officer (07) 3253 3900 or by writing to the RNA, Locked Bag 1010, ALBION QLD 4010.

GOODS AND SERVICES TAX

The RNA’s ABN is 41 417 513 726

ENTRY FORMS

Exhibitors must complete “STATEMENT BY EXHIBITOR” section on the front page of the entry form advising their taxation status. For more detailed information on applicable entry gates and parking maps please visit our website www.ekka.com.au/competitions/categories/animals/canine

PRIZE MONEY

Prize Money stated in the Schedule excludes GST. GST will be added to the Prize Money for Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes. Prize money will be paid into your nominated bank account in October 2018. The Association will provide a “Recipient Created Tax Invoice” to Exhibitors who are registered for GST purposes. All cash prizes and trophies must be claimed within six months from the closing date of the Royal Queensland Show. Prizes not claimed and prize cheques not presented by that date will be considered to have lapsed, and the amount will become a donation to the Association. (RNA by-Laws)

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY 1. The Brisbane Showgrounds are a designated Workplace

within the meaning of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 and exhibitors/competitors are required to ensure that they and all persons under their direction or control, including their contractors or sub-contractors, comply with all requirements of the Act and the RNA holds each exhibitor responsible to discharge its obligations to provide and maintain a safe place and system of work during occupation by the exhibitor/competitor of any area of the Showgrounds.

2. Each exhibitor/competitor will assess the risk to themselves, staff, volunteers, family, other exhibitors, RNA staff, show visitors, children and any person foreseeably affected by the presentation of their exhibit.

3. Risks identified by exhibitors/competitors will be

eliminated or controlled by the exhibitor/competitor and particular attention will be paid to ensuring public safety and safety of other exhibitors/competitors.

4. Exhibits will only be held and handled by competent

persons whose experience is known to the exhibitor/competitor.

5. A “No Smoking Policy” will be strictly adhered to and

Policed by exhibitors/competitors and exhibitors and/or competitors are advised that the use of Primus stoves, any heating or lighting appliances of a like character, or any naked light, is strictly prohibited in the pavilions.

6. Any exhibitors/competitors intending to bring electrical equipment to the Showgrounds will be required to ensure

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that such equipment is fitted with residual current protection and that all electrical leads, tools and appliances have been inspected by a licensed electrical contractor and currently tagged. The use of double adaptors is prohibited and all power boards must also be tested and tagged.

7. All exhibitors/competitors will comply with the

requirements of the Act and its Regulations and Standards in every other respect. This is essential for the safety of all exhibitors/competitors and the general public. The Act imposes very severe penalties in the event of noncompliance with its provisions. Any exhibitors/competitors who do not comply will not be allowed to exhibit at the Brisbane Exhibition.

The attention of Exhibitors is drawn to the following extracts from the RNA By-Laws.

EXCLUSION OF ANIMALS

11. Any animal which in the opinion of the Council Stewards is not in a fit state to be exhibited may be rejected by them and debarred from competing in the class or classes for which it is entered. Any animal rejected must be removed from the Showgrounds as soon as the exhibitor is notified. No animal showing signs of any disease or illness particularly warts, ringworm and pinkeye will be allowed onto the grounds.

VETERINARY TREATMENT & INSPECTION

12. If, in the opinion of a Council Steward of a Section, an

exhibit in such section requires veterinary treatment, then if the exhibitor cannot be contacted immediately, the Council Steward may instruct a Veterinary Surgeon to treat such exhibit and the costs of such Veterinary Surgeon shall be paid by the exhibitor to the Association. The Association shall not be in any way liable to an exhibitor for any damage to or injury to such exhibit.

13. No pharmaceutical shall be administered to any animal

exhibit except under the direction of the Association's Veterinary Surgeon who shall advise the Council Stewards if in his opinion such pharmaceutical is likely to have any effect upon the animal which would be material to its chances of being awarded a prize and in such case the Council Stewards may debar the animal from competing. A Council Steward may at any time direct the Association's Veterinary Surgeons to take a sample of blood, saliva or urine from an exhibit for testing.

DISEASE OR DANGER

58. Should there be any reason to suspect that any Exhibit is

either diseased or dangerous, or objectionable, the Council through its Officials, reserves the rights of removing the same from or refusing its admittance to the Royal Queensland Show.

59. An Exhibitor who detects or suspects any illness amongst

any of his entries whilst the animals are at the Showgrounds must:

(a) Report this fact immediately to the

Superintendent responsible for that particular section;

(b) Ensure that the animal/s is/are contained within its/their accommodation area/s unless advised otherwise by the Superintendent or the Association’s Veterinary Surgeon; and

(c) Where feasible to do so, contain soiled bedding from the animal/s within its/their accommodation area.

60. Council may at its discretion require to have any biological tests carried out on any animal exhibited at the Royal Queensland Show or to have materials collected from such animals in order to have tests carried out, after such animals arrive at the Showgrounds.

61. If in the opinion of a Council Steward of a Section, an

Exhibit in such Section requires Veterinary treatment then if the Exhibitor cannot be contacted immediately, the Council Stewards may instruct a Veterinary Surgeon to treat such Exhibit and the costs of such Veterinary Surgeon shall be paid by the Exhibitor to the Association. The Association shall not be in any way liable to an Exhibitor for any damage to or injury to such Exhibit.

62. Where, in the opinion of the Association, an Exhibit, being

an animal, should be destroyed or removed from the Showgrounds, the Association’s Veterinary Surgeon or the Association may destroy or remove the Exhibit from the Showgrounds, or both. Alternatively, the Association may require the Exhibitor to destroy or remove the Exhibit from the Showgrounds, or both. Any costs incurred by the Association pursuant to this By-Law must be reimbursed by the Exhibitor.

63. The Association shall not be responsible for any loss or

damage caused (inter alia) through disease or infection howsoever arising.

UNETHICAL CONDUCT

105. The Exhibitor, the Owner or any person in charge of an

animate Exhibit shall not engage in unethical conduct. The Exhibitor, the Owner or any person in charge of an animal to which unethical conduct relates are deemed to have acted in breach of this By-Law, whether or not having been knowingly concerned in the unethical conduct. The Council or relevant Sectional Committee shall decide whether or not any conduct constitutes unethical conduct but without in any way restricting the meaning of that expression, unethical conduct may include the presentation as an exhibit for judging:

(a) of an animal other than in its natural

conformation after normal feeding and grooming, except as otherwise provided either expressly or by necessary implication in the regulation or in the definition of a class in which the animal is entered;

(b) of any animal having undergone any operation or procedure materially altering the structure or natural conformation of any part of its body, whether by the introduction of any substance or thing subcutaneously, or by any surgery, or by the administration of any substance or chemical or by the attachment of any object or thing;

(c) of any animal having undergone any operation or procedure that changes by exaggeration, minimisation or otherwise in natural conformation or physical constitution or appearance;

(d) of an inanimate object, that is created, constituted, formed or includes goods, substances or things not normally found in objects of like nature;

(e) that is not the animal or the object or thing entered for the Class to be judged;

(f) in breach of the Regulation.

106. An exhibitor, or person in charge of an animate exhibit

must:

(a) use all reasonable steps to ensure that the exhibit is housed and cared for in accordance with the Association’s current animal welfare policy;

(b) obey any direction from a member of the Association’s Council, or from any other official of the Association, relating to the care and welfare of that or any other exhibit;

(c) if called upon to do so, surrender the exhibit to the Association, in circumstances where in the reasonable opinion of the Association’s Veterinarian, the exhibit is in need of urgent veterinary attention.

107. An exhibitor must not use, or have in his possession,

any electric or electronic apparatus or any improper contrivance capable of affecting the performance of an exhibit.

EXHIBIT UNWORTHY OF AWARD

108. An exhibit shall not receive an award if in the opinion of

the Judge it is unworthy of such award.

PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES 122. A person must not administer a Prohibited Substance

or cause one to be administered to an Exhibit, except as permitted by the By-Laws or the Regulations.

123. The Exhibitor, the Owner and Attendant of any Exhibit

to which a Prohibited Substance has been administered is in breach of the By-Laws unless the Prohibited Substance is permitted by the By-Laws or Regulations to be administered.

124. An Exhibit to which a Prohibited Substance has been

administered in breach of the By-Laws must be removed from the Showground upon demand by the Association.

125. The Association may in its discretion and at any time,

cause an examination to be made of an Exhibit by a Veterinary Surgeon who, in the course of such examination, may: (a) take such samples (including, without limitation,

urine, blood, saliva and faeces) from such Exhibit as he considers necessary or advisable;

(b) have such samples tested by such methods and procedures as he considers appropriate; and

(c) examine the Exhibit for desensitised limbs.

126. Any Exhibit found by a Veterinary Surgeon to have a limb (or part thereof) desensitised is deemed to have had administered to it a Prohibited Substance in breach of the By-Laws.

127. Where, prior to an event, a Veterinary Surgeon is of

the opinion that a Prohibited Substance may have been administered to an Exhibit, the Veterinary Surgeon may require that the Exhibit be examined prior to competing in that event.

128. The Association may publish procedures relating to

the examination of Exhibits. Such procedures are binding on Exhibitors, Owners and Attendants.

129. Any exhibit which has been brought to the Showgrounds and is found to have had administered to it any prohibited substance as defined above may, without prejudice to any other action which may be taken in respect of the matter, be debarred by the Council Stewards from competing in any event for which it may have been entered.

130. The exhibitor, the owner and any person in charge of

an animal to which a prohibited substance has been administered, by any person, and whether or not with the knowledge of the exhibitor, owner or person in charge, is deemed to have acted in breach of this By-Law.

130a. No person shall have in his possession on the

Showgrounds any prohibited substance, syringe, needle or other instrument which could be used to administer a prohibited substance to an animate Exhibit, unless that person shall have obtained the permission of the Association to be in such possession, or satisfies the Association that such possession is lawful and proper use.

131. The Association and any Council Steward servant or

agent of the Association shall not be liable to an exhibitor for the death of or for injury damage or infection which may be sustained by his exhibit occasioned by or arising out of any act or omission of any Council Steward, servant or agent of the Association during the course of the testing of the exhibit whether due to the negligence of any such Council Steward, servant or agent or otherwise.

PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES - DEFINITION

'Prohibited Substance' means any substance originating externally to an animal (and whether or not endogenous to the animal) capable of affecting the performance or behaviour of the animal by its action upon:

(a) the central or peripheral nervous system; (b) the cardiovascular system; (c) the respiratory system; (d) the alimentary digestive system; (e) the musculo-skeletal system; (f) the urogenital system; or (g) the endocrine system.

and includes without limitation:

(i) analgesics; (ii) anti-histamines; (iii) anti-inflammatory agents; (iv) blood anti-coagulants; (v) diuretics; (vi) hormones and their synthetic counterparts; (vii) cortico-steroids; (viii) anabolic steroids; (ix) local anaesthetics; (x) muscle relaxants; (xi) tranquillisers; (xii) vitamins; (xiii) antibiotics; (xiv) stimulants; (xv) glues and bleaches; (xvi) silver compounds; (xvii) schedule drugs.

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE

132. It there is any inconsistency between By-laws 133 - 153 and any other By-laws of the Association, By-laws 133 - 153 will prevail.

Functions of the Disciplinary Committee

133. The functions of the Disciplinary Committee shall be to

hear and determine all complaints, allegations and other matters relating to:

(a) prohibited substances, as defined in these By-

laws or Sectional Regulations. (b) any alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and

Regulations of the Association by an exhibitor and relating to an exhibit or to a competition, except if the alleged breach is of a kind that the Chairman of a Sectional Committee considers is of a less serious nature and should properly be dealt with by the Sectional Committee, and

(c) any other alleged breach of the Rules, By-Laws and Regulations of the Association that may be referred to Disciplinary Committee pursuant to By-Law 137 (a).

Constitution of the Disciplinary Committee

134. The Disciplinary Committee shall comprise of such

members of Council as are appointed by the Council from time to time.

135. The Council shall appoint a member of the Disciplinary

Committee as Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee.

136. For the purposes of any proceedings of the

Disciplinary Committee, the Disciplinary Committee shall comprise, subject to By-law 137, no less than three of its members and those persons shall constitute the Disciplinary Committee for the purpose of those proceedings.

137. If a member of the Disciplinary Committee dies or

becomes otherwise unable or unwilling to participate in proceedings, then:

(a) if this occurs prior to the commencement of

any hearing in relation to the matter, the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee shall appoint a replacement; and

(b) if this occurs after the commencement of any hearing in relation to the matter, the remaining members of the Disciplinary Committee shall constitute the Committee for the purposes of concluding the proceedings.

Initiation of Proceedings before the Disciplinary

Proceedings

138. Proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee may be initiated:

(a) upon the request, orally or in writing, of the

President, any Chairman of a Sectional Committee or Chief Executive.

(b) upon receipt by the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee of a written complaint relating to a matter referred to in paragraphs (a) or (b) of By-law 133.

(c) by the Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee on his or her own motion.

Conduct of Proceedings

139. The Disciplinary Committee may conduct proceedings at any time between 6.00am and 11.00pm on any day.

140. All persons who constitute the Disciplinary Committee

for the purposes of any proceedings must be present at any hearing conducted by the Disciplinary Committee.

141. A person whose conduct is called into question in any

proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee must be given notice of a hearing. It shall be sufficient for such notice to be given orally and by any such person acting with the apparent authority of the Association.

142. The Disciplinary Committee may conduct proceedings

notwithstanding that any person who has been given notice fails to attend the proceedings.

143. The Disciplinary Committee shall not be bound by any

rules of evidence and shall conduct the proceedings with the minimum of formality and in such a manner as it sees fit.

144. The Disciplinary Committee may require any member

or exhibitor to attend at any proceedings of the Disciplinary Committee and to furnish such information and evidence and to produce such documents relevant to the proceedings as to the Disciplinary Committee deems fit.

145. The Disciplinary Committee may, at its discretion, call

for and hear expert evidence.

146. No person will be legally represented without the leave of the Disciplinary Committee.

Decisions of the Disciplinary Committee

147. The Disciplinary Committee may announce its decision

orally or in writing. A decision that is announced orally shall have effect in accordance with its terms.

148. If the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee is not

unanimous, the decision of the majority shall prevail. If the Disciplinary Committee are equally divided on any question concerning the guilt or innocence of a person, the question shall be resolved in that person’s favour.

PENALTIES

149. If the Disciplinary Committee considers that there has

been a breach of the rules, By-laws or regulations of the Association, it may impose such a penalty as it considers to be appropriate, including without limitation:

(a) a reprimand; (b) a monetary fine (payable at such time/s as

the Disciplinary Committee may determine); (c) withdrawal or withholding of any award or ribbon; (d) disqualification in respect of any class; (e) expulsion from the Showground; (f) where the person concerned is a member, a

suspension or termination of that membership; (g) a ban; (h) exclusion; (i) prohibiting a Person from exhibiting or competing

at the current Show or at any future Show;

(j) a direction that an Exhibit be removed from the Showground;

(k) any other mandatory requirement; and (l) any other penalty provided for in other

regulations of the Association.

150. There shall be no appeal from any decision of the Disciplinary Committee.

Publication of Results of Disciplinary Procedures

151. The Association may publish to:

(a) all Royal Show Societies in Australia; (b) the relevant Breed Societies; (c) the body with which the exhibit is registered, or is

eligible for registration;

the result of any proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee in which a person has been found guilty of a breach of any Rule, By-Law or Regulation.

152. The Association shall have no liability to any person in respect of any publication referred to in paragraph (a).

No person shall have any claim against the Association or against any Councillor, member, employee or agent of the Association in respect of any act, matter or thing done in good faith during or in connection with the proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee.

GENERAL CANINE REGULATIONS

Please read the following General Regulations carefully.

Subject to the Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland Act 1971 and to the Rules and By-Laws of the Association the following Regulations shall apply. 1. NOTICE TO INTENDING EXHIBITORS 1.0 Entries will only be received on the Association’s

“Application to Enter” Form or via the online portal. All applications on the “Application to Enter” Form must be completed in its entirety; signed and dated; and accompanied by such additional material as required by the form, the By-Laws, or the Regulations of the Canine Section.

Entries not submitted, either online or on the correct form,

will be returned to the exhibitor and, unless all requirements are complied with and the forms returned to the office by 5.00pm on the closing date for entries, they will not be considered.

By-Law 30 requires that the Applicant represents and

warrants to the Association that the information set out on the Entry Form is complete, accurate and not misleading in any way. By-Law 31 requires that the Applicant must not make any Misstatement or Misdescription in an Application for Entry or accompanying documentation lodged by or on behalf of an Applicant. Action will be taken against any person submitting an Application for Entry in breach of By-Laws 30 and 31.

1.1 The Licensee shall not conduct or operate any gambling

game (s) or games of chance or dispose of any article by lot or chance, or sell any raffle tickets of any nature whatsoever unless these activities have been approved by

RNA Management. Exhibitors and competitors wishing to conduct a competition, including a give-away

promotion or guessing competition must ensure they comply with the relevant legislation.

1.2 No person under disqualification recognised by this

Association may exhibit or handle an exhibit. 1.3 Should any question arise for which no specific guidance

is provided, the matter shall be referred to the Councillor or Honorary Council Steward whose decision on the matter shall be final.

1.4 Should any exhibitors have any queries please contact the

Competition and Events Coordinator for clarification. 1.5 Titles gained after the catalogue has been prepared will

not be altered and will remain as per the original entry once judging takes place.

1.6 Exhibitors will ensure that a standby handler is available

should any Exhibitor be required in two rings or any one ring at the same time. Judging will NOT be held up in either ring. This is applicable to all breed judging and handlers’ classes.

1.7 All handlers must be registered with the Canine Control

Council (Queensland) Ltd or another state controlling body.

1.8 No puppies under the age of 3 months are allowed on the

Showgrounds unless prior approval is obtained through the RNA. Any Exhibitor acting in contravention of this regulation will have all exhibits withdrawn from the Show.

1.9 Due to health and safety of exhibits, exhibitors, public and

staff; there will be no hot water available to exhibitors within the pavilion. Exhibitors will be able to purchase hot beverages from nearby leasing exhibitors.

2 JUDGING 2.0 Conformation Breed Judging will commence not before

9.00am. The surface of the judging rings is artificial grass and is the same as what was used in 2014 to 2017.

2.1 Obedience judging will commence at the conclusion of the

group judging on Friday 10th August and Monday 13th August 2018

2.2 Agility, Dances with Dogs, Jumping and Rally Obedience

will be held on Sunday 19th August. Please refer to judging timetable for more information.

2.3 With the concept of judging a Group per day the Canine

Section is also introducing class judging as well as per 2016 and 2017. It is primarily the same that is conducted at any All Breeds Championship Show. The following is the format in which it will take:

• Baby Puppy in Group - Each Baby of Breed will

compete for Baby in Group at Group Specials on the day. The winning Baby Puppy of Group will then return on Saturday 19th August to compete for Baby Puppy in Show.

• Champion Puppy in Group – The winner of the

Champion Puppy in Group, which will compete for the Champion Puppy in Show, will be decided from the winner of the Best Minor in Group and Best Puppy in Group Exhibits.

• Other classes will be judged accordingly with the Best in Group eliminating a class, the same as Runner Up. Should either come from Puppy then this would eliminate the Puppy Class: The same that is conducted at All Breeds Shows now with the exception of Champion Puppy in Group.

Classes in Group judging will only be conducted at this level and not at Show level. It is not compulsory for Runner Up in Group winners to return and compete on 18th August if they do not wish to do so.

2.4 The Feature Show judging will be based on the 4 – 1

placing system for the finals, the same way as it has been conducted in the last few years.

2.5 If any Exhibitor is not present when called for any class or

award the judging will proceed in his or her absence, and the exhibit declared absent.

2.6 Any dog entered for competition and present at the Show

may not be withdrawn from competition without the consent of the Councillor or Honorary Council Steward.

2.7 Any exhibit, if found to be entered in the wrong class, will be transferred to the Open class.

2.8 Any exhibit incorrectly nominated on the Application to

Enter form by an Exhibitor will be declared ineligible. 2.9 Exhibitors must wear only one exhibit number at any one

time on the left side whilst in the assembly area and judging ring. The Exhibitor must ensure they have the correct number of the dog as indicated in the catalogue.

3. ENTRY, EXIT & COMPETITOR PASSES 3.0 Exhibitors with their exhibits will only be allowed to enter

and exit the Dog Pavilion through the entrance located on St Paul’s Terrace (Gate 2a). Exhibitors are able to drive into Gate 2a on St Paul’s Terrace and drop off and pick up their animal and equipment before parking their vehicle. For exhibitors who are travelling alone, stewards will be available to monitor the animal while the vehicle is being parked. On arrival, exhibitors will be given their exhibit numbers upon presentation of their exhibit listing.

3.1 Entry to the grounds is strictly from 6.00am. All dogs must

be benched by 8.45am. Dogs entered on their respective days must remain on exhibition in their allocated bench or area from 8.45am to 4.30pm or until judging concludes for the day. Any Exhibitor who is unable to conform to these times and conditions should not submit an entry. Any alterations to the arrival and departure times of exhibits will be at the discretion of the Honorary Council Steward. At that time Exhibitors will be asked to form a line and will be directed by Stewards for an orderly exit from the pavilion.

3.2 All dogs must be removed from the pavilion within 30

minutes once approval has been granted to leave the pavilion on any day of judging.

3.3 Exhibitor passes will be issued on the following basis (per

day of competition): 1 – 4 dogs = 2 passes 5 dogs and over = 4 passes Junior Handlers = 2 passes These will be emailed to exhibitors in July 2018. The email address submitted on the Application to Enter form will be used for sending these passes.

Exhibitors requiring more passes can pre-purchase tickets when submitting an entry www.ekka.com.au. Competitor passes are the only passes that allow exhibitors to enter the Showgrounds before the gates open at 9am. Please note the Exhibitor is the name/account holder used on the entry form /login to outline entries and not the registered owner/s listed.

3.4 For more information on applicable entry gates and parking maps please visit www.ekka.com.au/competitions/categories/animals/canine

4. BENCHING & EXERCISE AREA 4.0 Kennel signs will be limited to a maximum of 60cm x

30cm displaying the name of the kennels and of the exhibit. Prize Cards and Ribbons won at the 2018 Royal Queensland Show may be displayed. Any other Breed Ribbons won outside of this Show cannot be displayed without firstly obtaining the written consent of the Association.

4.1 The benches used in 2018 will be the same as those used in 2014 to 2017. Minimum bench size is 1m x 0.9m.

4.2 All dogs must be securely benched or trolleyed. Not more

than one exhibit may occupy any one bench without the permission of the Steward. A dog may not be placed on the bench so as to impair the view of the public, and no objects that will affect the view of the public may be added to the bench or trolley.

4.3 No dogs will be removed from the benches or trolleys

other than to be exercised or shown at any time without the authority of the Councillor or Honorary Council Steward.

4.4 It is an offence for any person to remove or alter the

location of any exhibit from the benches and/or designated area allocated. Failure to observe this requirement may result in withdrawal of the exhibits and or exhibitors making the changes. You are required to seek prior approval from the Honorary Council Steward before any changes are made.

4.5 Conformation Entries: Dogs are to be benched by

8:45am daily and must remain on exhibition in the benching area from 8.45am to 4.30pm. Junior Handlers: Dogs are to be benched by 10:30am Saturday 11th August. Obedience: Dogs are to be benched by 1:00pm on Friday 10th August and Monday 13th August. Rally Obedience, Agility, Jumping and Dances with Dogs: Dogs are to be benched by 8:45am and remain on exhibition until 4.30pm. Any alterations to these times require prior consent from an Honorary Council Steward.

4.6 Special Kennelling Arrangements: Requests for special

kennelling arrangements may be made through the RNA office no later than the close of entries. The Honorary Council Steward will review requests using the following guidelines:

a. The exhibitor has multiple breeds entered on the

same day (to ensure all exhibits are benched in adjacent benches),

b. The exhibitor has dogs in partnership that should be benched in adjacent benches.

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Benching requests are to be submitted with the following information:

a. Name of exhibitor making the request (include name of other exhibitors if requesting neighbouring benching).

b. Name and breeds of exhibits that are affected. All parties making the request for special kennel arrangements must indicate their agreement with the application. Request for special kennelling arrangements must be made separately for each Judging day. This procedure must be followed as directed above otherwise your request will not be met.

4.7 Breeds will be allocated set areas of benching and/or

trolleys and on each day, exhibitors with their exhibits will be directed by Stewards into areas of benches designated for their breed. Each day a Steward will be given a number of breeds and the area of benches reflecting the number of exhibits entered on the day to be benched. Your joint cooperation is appreciated.

4.8 Exhibitors travelling to attend this Show must gain

permission from the Councillor or Honorary Council Steward to bench exhibits not entered on the day. Dogs MUST NOT be left unattended in cars or trailers on days they are not being shown.

4.9 Exhibitors are advised that the exercise area will be

available during operational hours of the pavilion each day. This is the only area which is to be used for your dogs to relieve themselves. In the interest of maintaining a high standard of hygiene and health, it is the responsibility of each owner/handler to ensure the immediate area that their dog/s has used is cleaned after use. This regulation incorporates the parking grounds and walking route taken from parking grounds to competition area.

5. USE OF TROLLEYS

5.0 Any Exhibitor bringing a trolley into the pavilion must have

the ability for the trolley to be folded and placed in the designated area on judging day only when not in use or when requested to do so by a Steward or RNA attendant.

5.1 No trolleys are to block or hinder the public from using the passageways or inhibit free flow of other exhibitors/public.

5.2 Dogs that are left in trolleys must be attended by the owner, exhibitor or responsible person.

5.3 Trolleys conforming to the following instructions are permitted in the assembly area:

• no obstruction will be permitted on the trolleys including the sides and top;

• all dogs within the trolleys must be clearly visible to the stewards at all times;

• when asked to remove a trolley the exhibitor/s must do so immediately without question or delay.

• Trolleys will not be left in the assembly area unattended without the Honorary Council Steward’s approval.

5.4 All exhibitors who are granted special permission to

access the assembly area with a trolley do so under the conditions detailed above.

5.5 Folding crates can only be used in the assembly area with the Stewards’ prior approval.

6. CERTIFICATES & PRIZES 6.0 With the introduction of group judging per day, all

certificates for that group will be handed out on the day with the exception of Best in Group, Best Neuter in Group and Best Puppy in Group. These will be distributed upon completion of the Best in Show awards.

6.1 Prize ribbons will be awarded in each class on the

following basis: First, Second and Third. Prize sashes will be awarded in Sweepstakes Classes for First Prize to Third Prize.

In addition to the Best of Breed Rosette and ribbons for Challenge winners, ribbons will now be presented for: Runner-up of Breed Best Baby Puppy of Breed Best Neuter of Breed

7. BREED DISPLAYS 7.0 Exhibitors are now able to set up a Breed Display in the

benching area, as close to their bench as possible, for their day of judging. Please advise at time of entry or benching request if you wish to participate.

7.1 For Exhibitors who wish to have a Breed Display for more

than one (1) day, they will need to do so under a leasing agreement and an administration fee will need to be paid. Please contact [email protected] or on

07 3253 3900.

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

1. Breed must be shown on the “Application for Entry Form”.

Should any entry be received without this information it will be deemed incomplete and will be returned.

Please note that no more than one dog entered in the

Bench Section shall be shown on each form which will include all classes the dog is entered including Sweepstakes and Classes.

2. The following classes will be provided for in all breeds: CLASS 1 Baby Puppy Dog CLASS 1A Baby Puppy Bitch CLASS 2 Minor Puppy Dog CLASS 2A Minor Puppy Bitch CLASS 3 Puppy Dog CLASS 3A Puppy Bitch CLASS 4 Junior Dog CLASS 4A Junior Bitch CLASS 5 Intermediate Dog CLASS 5A Intermediate Bitch CLASS 10 Australian Bred Dog CLASS 10A Australian Bred Bitch CLASS 11 Open Dog CLASS 11A Open Bitch CLASS 18 Open Neuter Dog CLASS 18A Open Neuter Bitch

Class number entered for must be indicated on the “Application for Entry Form”.

CLASS 100 Baby Puppy Sweepstakes CLASS 101 Puppy Sweepstakes CLASS 102 Junior Sweepstakes CLASS 103 Intermediate Sweepstakes CLASS 104 Open Sweepstakes CLASS 105 Champion Sweepstakes (To be confirmed prior to Close of Entries date) CLASS 106 Non-Champion Sweepstakes (To be confirmed prior to Close of Entries date) CLASS 107 Veteran Sweepstakes CLASS 108 Neuter Sweepstakes CLASS 109 RNA Junior Handler

AGE OF EXHIBITS

Listed hereunder are the details of the various classes for the Show. CLASSES 1 and 1A Baby Puppies – Dogs and Bitches of three months and under six months of age. Whelped on or between 10/5/18 and 9/2/18. CLASSES 2 and 2A Minor Puppy - Dogs and Bitches of six months and under nine months of age. Whelped on or between 10/02/2018 and 09/11/2017 CLASSES 3 and 3A Puppy - Dogs and Bitches of six months and under twelve months of age. Whelped on or between 10/02/18 and 09/08/17 CLASSES 4 and 4A Junior - Dogs and Bitches of nine months and under eighteen months of age. Whelped on or between 10/11/2017 and 09/02/2017

CLASSES 5 and 5A Intermediate - Dogs and Bitches of eighteen months and under thirty-six months of age. Whelped on or between 10/02/2017 and 09/08/2015 CLASSES 10 and 10A Australian Bred - Dogs and Bitches six months of age or over. Whelped in Australia on or prior to 10/02/2018. CLASSES 11 and 11A Open - For all Dogs and Bitches six months of age or over of any breed recognized by the Australian National Kennel Council. Whelped on or prior to 10/02/2018 CLASSES 18 and 18A Open - For all Neutered Dogs and Bitches six months of age or over of any breed recognized by the Australian National Kennel Council. Whelped on or prior to 10/02/2018. These classes will also be judged in Group and Show Specials.

RNA JUNIOR HANDLER

Junior Handlers will need to complete the “2018 Canine Junior Handler Application for Entry Form” by the closing date of entries to allow time for entry passes to be emailed to each exhibitor and included in the catalogue. No entries will be accepted after the closing date. Entry into these classes is FREE OF CHARGE. Classes will be 7 years to under 10 years, 10 years to under 13 years and 13 years to under 19 years. Each class will have three placings. Winners will also qualify for the State Finals. For an exhibitor to receive their exhibit number, Junior Handlers will need to have benched their exhibit and checked in with the Honorary Council Steward by 10:30am. Junior Handlers are encouraged to dress up and enter this special RNA Junior Handlers class. All exhibits will be required to start assembling in the designated area behind the showing ring at approximately 11.30am with the first class to commence not before 12noon. Please note competitors may be required to provide proof of age documentation. The Judging of the Junior Handlers will be conducted during the luncheon break on Saturday 11th August commencing not before 12.00noon.

TINY TOT HANDLER

This is a non-competitive class for children under 7 years of age to demonstrate their handling skills, using toys on leads as make-believe show dogs.

ORDER OF JUDGING

The Dog Show will be conducted over ten days and will be judged in the order set out below. All certificates for that group will be handed out on the day with the exception of Best in Group, Best Neuter in Group and Champion Puppy of Show. These will be distributed upon completion of the Best in Show awards.

DAY ONE - FRIDAY 10th AUGUST 2018 Group 5 Working Dogs RING 1 – commencing not before 9:00am Judge: Mrs Liliane Stojkovic (Macedonia) Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Laekenois), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Malinois), Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren), Bergamasco Shepherd Dog, Dutch Shepherd Dog, Collie (Rough), Collie (smooth), Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd Dog, German Shepherd Dog (LSC), Komondor, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Puli, Pumi, Kuvasz, Maremma Sheepdog, Pyrenean Sheedog Longhaired, Shetland Sheepdog, Swedish Lapphund, Swedish Vallhund, Tatra Shepherd Dog, White Swiss Shepherd Dog, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Kelpie, Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog, Briard RING 2 – commencing not before 9:00am Judge: Mr Carlos Flaquer (Brazil) Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Norwegian Buhund, Bouvier Des Flandres, Border Collie, Old English Sheepdog, Welsh Corgi (Cardigan), Welsh Corgi (Pembroke), Icelandic Sheepdog Group 5 Specials Commenicing at the conclusion of breed judging ONE RING – Obedience Judging commencing at the conclusion of Group 5 judging Judge: Mrs Laura Schimke (QLD) Obedience: Utility Dog (UD), Utility Dog Excellent (UDX)

OBEDIENCE COMPETITION

Obedience Classes will commence at the conclusion of Group 1 judging. Exhibits are to be benched by 1:00pm. The competition will be held in the Conformation Ring. Should entries in any Obedience class be excessive, any dog failing to qualify in two exercises will be automatically withdrawn from that class. Bitches in season will not be accepted for competition in Obedience and Agility Classes. CLASS 201 – UTILITY DOG (UD) First ................................................................................. $50 Second ........................................................................... $25 Third ............................................................................... $15 CLASS 202 – UTILITY DOG EXCELLENT (UDX) First ................................................................................. $50 Second ........................................................................... $25 Third ............................................................................... $15 Trophies contributed by Combined Obedience Dog Clubs of South East Queensland will be awarded for First, Second and Third. $150 contributed towards the running of the Obedience Competition. Prize money and Product contributed by The RNA and Our Generous Sponsors’. Trophy contributed by the German Shepherd Dog Club of Queensland will be awarded for the highest scoring German Shepherd in the trial.

DAY TWO – SATURDAY 11th AUGUST 2018 Group 4 Hounds RING 1 – commencing not before 9:00am Judge: Ms Peggy Gutierrez-Otero (Mexico) Basset Fauvre de Bretagne, Basset Hound, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Dachshund (Long), Dachshund (Miniature Long), Dachshund (Miniature Smooth), Dachshund (Miniature Wire), Dachshund (Smooth), Dachshund (Wire), Beagle The Association acknowledges with thanks the Sash and Rosette contributed by Dr Vicki and Mr Greg Knopke of YangTerbaik Kennels to be awarded for Best of Breed - Beagle Group 4 Specials Commencing at the conclusion of breed judging RING 2 – commencing not before 9:00am Judge: Mr Alvaro Salazar Castro (Costa Rica) Bloodhound, Bluetick Coonhound, Portuguese Podengo (Large Smooth Haired), Portuguese Podengo (Large Wire Haired), Portuguese Podengo (Medium Smooth Haired), Portuguese Podengo (Medium Wire Haired), Portuguese Podengo (Small Smooth Haired), Portuguese Podengo (Small Wire Haired), Black and Tan Coonhound, Deerhound, Foxhound, Hamiltonstovare, Harrier, Ibizian Hound, Irish Wolfhound, Afghan Hound, Azawakh, Borzoi, Finnish Spitz, Greyhound Norwegian Elkhound, Otterhound, Peruvian Hairless Dog (Large), Peruvian Hairless Dog (Medium), Peruvian Hairless Dog (Small), Pharaoh Hound, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Saluki, Sloughi, Basenji, Whippet

RNA Junior Handlers – To be judged during the luncheon break Judge: To be advised

RNA JUNIOR HANDLER - CLASS 109A, 109B & 109C

Class 109A - 7 years to under 10 years First ................................................................................... $50 Second ............................................................................. $30 Third.................................................................................. $20 Prize money has been contributed by The RNA and Our Generous Sponsors. Plus an RNA sash for First, Second and Third. Trophies for First, Second and Third contributed by Mr Andrew Ness. Class 109B - 10 years to under 13 years First ................................................................................... $50 Second ............................................................................. $30 Third.................................................................................. $20 Prize money has been contributed by The RNA and Our Generous Sponsors’. Plus an RNA sash for First, Second and Third. Trophies for First, Second and Third contributed by Mr Andrew Ness. Class 109C - 13 years to under 19 years First ................................................................................... $50 Second ............................................................................. $30 Third.................................................................................. $20

Prize money has been contributed by The RNA and Our Generous Sponsors’. Plus an RNA sash for First, Second and Third. Trophies for First, Second and Third contributed by Mr Andrew Ness.

DAY THREE – SUNDAY 12th AUGUST 2018

Group 3 Gundogs RING 1 – commencing not before 9:00am Judge: Mrs Liliane Stojkovic (Macedonia) Bracco Italiano, Brittany, Cocker Spaniel American, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Golden Retriever, Hungarian Vizsla, Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, Italian Spinone, Curly Coated Retriever, Lagotto Romagnolo, Large Munsterlander, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Weimaraner, Weimaraner (Longhair), English Setter, English Springer Spaniel, Flat Coated Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Irish Setter, Pointer Group 3 Specials Commencing at the conclusion of breed judging RING 2 – commencing not before 9:00am Judge: Mr Carlos Flaquer (Brazil) In recognition of the 18th National Cocker Spaniel Championship hosted by Qld. the Cocker Spaniel colours will be split into solid and roan for judging in each class as follows:

d) Judging the solid in the class first, selecting three in no particular order

e) Followed by Judging the roan class, selecting three in no particular order

f) From the three solid and three roans the judge will award, first, second, third in the class.

Clumber Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel, Field Spaniel, Gordon Setter, Irish Red and White Setter, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Sussex Spaniel, Labrador Retriever, Irish Water Spaniel RING TWO – commencing at 12.00pm: Racing Queensland Greyhound Sweepstakes Judge: John Palmer

RACING QUEENSLAND GREYHOUND SWEEPSTAKES The Racing Queensland Greyhound Sweepstakes is an event for pups bred for racing, racing and retired greyhounds, which is judged during the luncheon break commencing at approximately 12.00pm. The aim of the Racing Queensland Greyhound Sweepstakes is to promote the Racing Greyhound from puppy, preparation for racing, racing and of course retirement. Also, the greyhounds’ versatility, suitability and adaptability of greyhounds to retirement into a forever home, outside of the Racing Industry. The aim of this competition is to:

• Display the greyhound as the majestic, gentle animal that it is

• Showcase the Racing Greyhound as a true athlete which are cared for by passionate trainers and owners whose primary concern is the greyhound’s health and well-being which always comes first and foremost

• Educate the public by showcasing the greyhound’s beautiful nature, elegance and abilities to become conformation show dogs, obedience, agility dogs and/or just wonderful pets

• Demonstrate that there is a greyhound to suit any lifestyle and home environment

• Promote the Greyhound Adoption Program QLD, whose mission is to:

− Find suitable, loving, long term homes for all greyhounds

− Stimulate the public’s desire to own a greyhound as a family pet

− Prepare and assess the greyhound’s suitability as a loving and loyal family pet

− Give ongoing, long term support to the greyhound and its new owners

Class 1 – Puppy Dog 6 months and up to 18 months. Whelped between 13/02/2017 and 13/02/2016.

Class 1A – Puppy Bitches 6 months and up to 18 months. Whelped between 13/02/2017 and 13/02/2016.

Class 2 – Intermediate Dogs 18 months up to 4 years of age. Whelped between 14/02/2016 and 13/08/2013.

Class 2A – Intermediate Bitches 18 months up to 4 years of age. Whelped between 14/02/2016 and 13/08/2013.

Class 3 – Open Dogs 4 years up to 6 years of age. Whelped on or between 14/08/2013 and 13/08/2011.

Class 3A – Open Bitches 4 years up to 6 years of age. Whelped on or between 14/08/2013 and 13/08/2011.

Class 4 – Veteran Dogs 6 years and over. Whelped prior to 14/08/2011.

Class 4A – Veteran Bitches 6 years and over. Whelped prior to 14/08/2011.

Class 5 Neutered & Undescended Testicles Dogs – any age

Class 5A Neutered Bitches – any age

Class 6 – Brace – any age – only greyhounds already entered in the Greyhound Sweepstakes- Nominations for Brace will be taken on the day - Entry Free - Please indicate if you are likely to be entering a Brace.

All Prize Money, Certificates, Trophies, Sashes and Winner’s Rugs are sponsored by Racing Queensland. All conformation classes will be awarded the following: First – $150, Trophy, Sash, Certificate Second – $75, Sash, Certificate Third – $50, Sash, Certificate Fourth – $40, Sash Unplaced - $30 Brace First – $150, Trophy, Sash, Certificate Second – $75, Sash, Certificate Third – $50, Sash, Certificate Fourth – $40, Sash Unplaced - $30

Best Dog - to be contested between winners of classes 1, 2, 3, and 4 $300, Trophy, Sash Best Bitch - to be contested between winners of classes 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A $200, Trophy, Sash Best of Breed - to be contested between Best Bitch and Best Dog $400, Trophy, Sash and Winner’s Rug Best of Breed Neutered - to be contested between Best Neutered Bitch and Best Neutered Dog $200, Trophy, Sash, and Winner’s Rug

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